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Hi again ,today am going to tell you about configuring Microsoft Outlook to fetch your mails from POP server.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

*AN EMAIL ID WITH POP3 SUPPORT FROM SERVER *MICROSOFT OUTLOOK *INTERNET CONNECTIVITY *A BASIC KNOWLEDGE ABOUT NETWORKING.

PROCEDURE:

*open outlook(note:am using version 2007 of outlook here.)
*if you are opening outlook for the first time you will be directed to creation of new email account,if not the first time then, go to TOOLS account settings.

*press new

*select account type (in our case it is pop,so select pop type)

*select manually configure server settings.

*choose email service(like pop3,http ,etc,.)


*press next to give the user name,password,pop server address ,smtp server address as below.

*after entering above details,press more settings

*set my outgoing server requires authentication.


* now go to advanced.if you are using SSL connection then give away the port details else leave the defaults.

*now press apply/ok

* press test account settings


*if you get the below screen then you are done configuring outlook for your email id.



regards
shashanka haritsa

Posted by Shashanka Haritsa at 11:06 AM | 0 comments    

Hi again, today am going to tell you about using remote desktop in Windows Xp



Requirements:

1. Two or more Client computers with Windows XP Operating System Installed.
2. Network connecting above host Computers.

• Start the computers which are used to trail Remote Desktop.
• let windows load completely.
• Before running Remote Desktop connection in any system, the system which is connected Remotely must be Remote Desktop enabled.
• To enable Remote Desktop
  
• Right click My computer icon.
• select Remote tab.
• Mark the option allow users to connect remotely to this computer.
• if you want even you can select user who can connect to this computer remotely.
• click on select remote users.
• click on add to add users,for Example i will add administrator here. check the snapshot below.
• click on add,type administrator(or specific user you need)
• press ok.
• again press ok.
• now click on apply and press ok.
• Now the computer is ready to access remotely.

• Now,let's see how to connect to this system through Remote Desktop Connection.
• Go to start---->programs---->accessories---->communications--->Remote Desktop connection.
• RD menu pops ups as below.
• give the name or ip address of the remote computer you need to connect. if networking is done properly you should be able to see the reply in other window asking for user name and password.
• give the appropriate user name and password ,thats it you are done with the job now. and you can start working remotely.

Posted by Shashanka Haritsa at 10:06 AM | 0 comments    

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network protocol that enables a DHCP server to automatically assign an IP Address to an individual computer's TCP/IP stack software. DHCP assigns a number dynamically from a defined range of numbers (i.e., a scope) configured for a given network.

Client computers configured to use DHCP for IP assignment do not need to have a statically assigned IP address. In addition, they generally do not need to have addresses configured for DNS servers or WINS servers, as these are also set by the DHCP server.

DHCP assigns a TCP/IP address when a system is started. Typically, it works like this:

1. A user turns on a computer with a DHCP client.
   
   
2. The client computer sends a broadcast request (called a DISCOVER or DHCPDISCOVER), looking for a DHCP server to answer.
   
   
3. The router directs the DISCOVER packet to the correct DHCP server.
   
   
4. The server receives the DISCOVER packet. Based on availability and usage policies set on the server, the server determines an appropriate address (if any) to give to the client. The server then temporarily reserves that address for the client and sends back to the client an OFFER (or DHCPOFFER) packet, with that address information. The server also configures the client's DNS servers, WINS servers, NTP servers, and sometimes other services as well.
   
   
5. The client sends a REQUEST (or DHCPREQUEST) packet, letting the server know that it intends to use the address.
   
   
6. The server sends an ACK (or DHCPACK) packet, confirming that the client has a been given a lease on the address for a server-specified period of time.

When a computer uses a static IP address, it means that the computer is manually configured to use a specific IP address. One problem with static assignment, which can result from user error or inattention to detail, occurs when two computers are configured with the same IP address. This creates a conflict that results in loss of service. Using DHCP to dynamically assign IP addresses minimizes these conflicts.

please go through below image for easy understanding

Posted by Shashanka Haritsa at 11:26 AM | 0 comments    

TO FREE UP DISK SPACE IN OUTLOOK EXPRESS!
1. Go to START
2. select RUN
3. Type regedit.

4. Click OK.
5. Registry Editor window will open.

6. Click on HKEY_CURRENT_USER.
7. Click on Software.
8. Click on Microsoft.
9.Click on Windows.
10. Click on Currentversion.
11. Click on Policies.
12. Click on Explorer.
13. Click on the right side of the Window Data type REG_DWORD//value name [no low disk space check].

14. Edit DWORD Value small window will open.

15. Modify the value name according to the Data listed below.
16. Value data [0= No low disk space checks DISABLED/1=No low disk space checks ENABLED].

17. Exit the Registry & REBOOT.

NOTE: IF OUTLOOK EXPRESS NOT CONFIGURE IT WILL NOT SHOW THE Data type REG_DWORD//value name [no low disk space check].

DHANU & SHASHANKA

Posted by Dhanu at 1:36 PM | 0 comments    

Labels: OUTLOOK

How to Install a Local Printer. here are the Steps to be followed

• first of all remove your new printer from package and secure the printer as told in user manual
• Then connect the printer to power and keep it ready for connecting it to your PC
• Now insert the Printer CD and fallow the installation instructions.
• It may ask you to connect the printer during this process and connect your printer when asked
  
• After this It may ask for reboot .If so reboot your PC and select print a test page
• If the test Page has been successfully printed then your installation of printer is done.

Note: I have given the steps of installing HP printers . The steps are basically same if there is any difference in installation of your printer Please check the User Manual.

Now for sharing your Local Printer with other Pc's On LAN

Please do the following :

• go to start menu and go to printer and fax menu
• In this select the Printer to be shared
• Right click on the printer and select sharing
• just check enable default sharing option
• after sharing is enabled click share this printer and give a name to it
• after this close n finish and your printer is shared
• Now go to the Pc where you want the shared printer to be accessed
• Now in this PC goto network places. select view workgroup computer
• now goto the Pc where the shared printer is and double click on it
• now the printer will automatically be installed in your system
• alternatively you can type the address of printer like \\system1\printersharename,where system1 has a shared printer by name printersharename.
  

Note: you May require to install additional driver for win 98 , vista etc., and The following step are for PC in workgroup environment

Now you can give Print from your PC to the printer which is connected to other system.

regards

SUNIL BAGLUR

mailme at:sunil.baglur@gmail.com

Posted by Sunilbaglur at 10:57 AM | 1 comments    

Labels: PRINTERS AND TROUBLE SHOOTING

2. Select view tab in folder option.
3. Select Do not show hidden files & folders.


4.Click on Apply & then OK

5.point a folder to hide, right click on it.
6.Go to properties

7.click on HIDDEN check box.

Posted by Dhanu at 9:59 AM | 0 comments    

DEAR ALL,MANY FIND DIFFICULTIES INSTALLING A NETWORK PRINTER SOMETIMES SO I WOULD LIKE TO DESCRIBE A DECENT PROCEDURE HERE

KNOWLEDGE NEEDED:

• Basic networking
• about printers.

Posted by Shashanka Haritsa at 9:53 AM | 0 comments    

Labels: PRINTERS AND TROUBLE SHOOTING